Manager, Media Planning & Strategy

Want to help pets live their best lives?

We're proud to be where the pets go and where the pet people go. If you want to make a real difference, create an exciting career path, feel welcome to be your whole self and nurture your wellbeing, Petco is the place for you.

Our core values capture that spirit as we work to improve lives by doing what's right for pets and people.

• Pet First - Protect & Empower. All pets should Live their Best Life. We put the needs of pets and pet parents at the center of everything we do.
• Foster the Fun - Connect & Bond. Our Passion for pets brings us together! We celebrate the journey of pet parenthood through district experiences, products, and services.
• Let's Go! Own & Commit. We are stronger as One Petco team. We bring our unique superpowers and champion authenticity in everyone to drive success.

We're proud to be "where the pets go" to find everything they need to live their best lives for more than 60 years - from their favorite meals and toys, to trusted supplies and expert support from people who get it, because we live it. We believe in the universal truths of pet parenthood - the boundless boops, missing slippers, late night zoomies and everything in between. And we're here for it. Every tail wag, every vet visit, every step of the way. We are 29,000+ strong and together we nurture the pet-human bond in more than 1,500 Petco stores across the U.S., Mexico and Puerto Rico, 250+ Vetco Total Care hospitals, hundreds of preventive care clinics and eight distribution centers. In 1999, we founded Petco Love. Together, we support thousands of local animal welfare groups nationwide and have helped find homes for approximately 7 million animals through in-store adoption events.

Summary

Ideal candidate is a highly accountable, business-minded Media Manager to lead the planning, execution and optimization of media campaigns that drive measurable business results. This role requires a high level of strategy and cross-functional expertise - someone who can connect media performance to revenue, move quickly, align teams, and push work across the finish line.

You'll work closely with agency partners, internal marketing teams, merchandising, eCommerce, analytics, and creative to ensure campaigns are aligned with business goals, perform against KPIs, and continuously improve. The right person is proactive, organized, data-driven, and comfortable operating in a fast-moving retail environment where priorities can shift quickly.

Key Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day media planning, execution, and optimization across paid channels including digital, social, affiliate, search
• Drive campaigns focused on measurable business outcomes including traffic, sales, ROAS, customer acquisition and retention
• Partner with media agencies to ensure strong strategic recommendations, flawless execution, and clear accountability against goals
• Coordinate across internal stakeholders including brand, creative, merchandising, eCommerce, CRM, analytics, and finance teams
• Translate business priorities, promotional calendars, and merchandising initiatives into actionable media plans
• Communicate performance insights, risks, and recommendations
• Hold agency and vendor partners accountable for delivering quality work, strong performance, and operational excellence
• Help improve internal processes, workflows, and ways of working to increase speed and effectiveness
• Jump in where needed to solve problems, unblock teams, and keep initiatives moving forward

Qualifications

• 7+ years of media, marketing, or performance marketing experience, preferably within retail, eCommerce, or consumer brands
• Experience with Retail Media Networks is a nice to have
• Strong understanding of paid media channels and performance metrics
• Experience managing agencies and external partners
• Proven ability to drive campaigns tied directly to business and revenue outcomes
• Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Comfortable working cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to turn data into actionable recommendations
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at multiple levels
• Self-starter mentality with a bias toward action and execution

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Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

The pay ranges outlined below are presented in accordance with state-specific regulations. These ranges may differ in other areas and could be subject to variation based on regulatory minimum wage requirements. Actual pay rates will depend on factors such as position, location, level of experience, and applicable state or local minimum wage laws. If the regulatory minimum wage exceeds the minimum indicated in the pay range below, the regulatory minimum wage will be the minimum rate applied.

Salary Range: $100,100.00 - $166,100.00

Hourly or Salary Range will be reflected above. For a more detailed overview of Petco Total Rewards, including health and financial benefits, 401K, incentives, and PTO - see https://careers.petco.com/us/en/key-benefits

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or any other protected classification.

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